Paternity Lawyer in Orland Park, IL

When a child's parents are not married, paternity testing may be administered to determine the biological father of a child. Once paternity is established, the father's rights and obligations are determined. He will then be obligated to financially provide for the child. He can also pursue visitation and child custody rights.

If you are interested in learning more about the importance of establishing the paternity (or parentage) of a child, contact an Orland Park paternity attorney from the law office of Carr, O'Rourke & Ernst. A child should have the benefit of having both parents in his or her life. Talk to our attorney to learn how he can help you.

Unmarried Parents

The fact that the parents of a child are not married does not mean that the father does not have an obligation to financially support the child. Nor does it mean that the father does not have the right to see the child. However, it is first necessary to legally establish the identity of a child's father.

Paternity testing may be needed in order to determine that the alleged father of the child is the actual father of the child. If you are interested in learning more about paternity testing — whether you are looking to prove the identity of the father of your child or whether you may be required to take one — talk to Orland Park, Illinois, lawyer Roland P. Ernst. He can help you learn about your rights and options if:

You are a mother seeking child support payments from your child's father

You are a father looking to enforce your visitation rights or seek child custody

You are a father looking to ensure that the amount you are required to pay is fair

Contact an Orland Park Attorney for Information on DNA Testing

Orland Park parental rights attorney Roland P. Ernst represents men and women, mothers and alleged fathers in paternity law, child custody, child support and related legal matters. Call us to schedule an initial consultation. Attorney Ernst represents clients in Chicago and throughout Cook County and Will County, including Orland Park, Tinley Park, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, and surrounding areas.

*Please consult an attorney for advice about your individual situation. This site and its information is not legal advice, nor is it intended to be. Feel free to get in touch by electronic mail, letters, or phone calls. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Until an attorney-client relationship is established, please withhold from sending any confidential information to us.

Reviews

GMB

Roland Ernst is an outstanding divorce attorney!!! Its a difficult time in one's life, your worried about your kids, your life ahead, etc.. He was a calming influence through it all. In my divorce, his advice save me so many times that I can't count them. He knows the law! His knowledge and guidance were key for me in "not rocking the boat" and getting through the whole messy process. You will be truly blessed when you retain Roland to represent you in court. There is no one better to have by your side when your in front of the judge.

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david
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6/7/2017

RAB

Excellent, Professional and Knowledgeable and Personable

Roland was extremely professional and proved to be a reliable source of strength when going through a divorce. I stated that I wanted things to be handled fairly from the beginning and unfortunately the other side does not always play by the same rules. In the end, fairness prevailed and in large part due to Roland's guidance. Not enough good things can be said about Roland as he helped me through this difficult transition!

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Rich
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1/30/2017

RAB

Roland will get the job done!

If you are looking for a divorce attorney I'm so sorry you are facing such a difficult situation however, if you hire Roland he will help make it as painless as possible. Roland returned my calls the same day, he prepared the documents exactly the way he said he would and his billing never surprised me.

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Beth
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1/25/2017

RAB

Trusted Attorney

Roland handled my case amazingly. I was close to giving in as emotionally, it was taxing. Roland explained to me why I was going through the process and assisting me in the right direction. He cares but is tough when needs to be.
Thank you Roland for everything.

Please consult an attorney for advice about your individual situation. This site and its information is not legal advice, nor is it intended to be. Feel free to get in touch by electronic mail, letters, or phone calls. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Until an attorney-client relationship is established, please withhold from sending any confidential information to us.